TechCrunch Daily Crunch Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software
Jan 24, 2026
Reports cover Tesla retiring its Autopilot name to accelerate uptake of its Full Self-Driving system amid regulatory pressure. Google Photos introduces a generative AI MeMeme tool that turns your pictures into memes. Meta pauses teen access to AI characters while it reworks safety controls. Quick startup and spacesend updates round out the tech headlines.
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Google Photos Adds MeMeme Feature
- Google Photos added MeMeme to generate meme images using your photos and templates.
- The feature is experimental and recommends well-lit, front-facing images for best results.
Meta Pauses AI Characters For Teens
- Meta paused teen access to its AI characters globally while it updates them for a new version.
- The pause follows concerns about teen safety and upcoming parental controls previously previewed.
Tesla Drops Autopilot To Push FSD
- Tesla dropped the Autopilot name to push adoption of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) supervised product.
- The move follows regulatory pressure and a judge's ruling about overstating Autopilot and FSD capabilities.